Facts
Overview
Seven-span through truss bridge over the Missouri River on MO 13 at Lexington
Status
Open to two-lane traffic
Future prospects
Scheduled to be replaced by a new bridge in June 2005
History
Opened to traffic Oct. 31, 1924
Builders
- J.A.L. Waddell (Consulting engineer)
- Kansas City Bridge Co. (Contractor)
Recognition
Eligible to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Approximate latitude, longitude
+39.1869, -93.8962
Land survey
T. 51 N., R. 27 W., Sec. 35
Design
From north to south:
Three 8-panel polygonal Warren through trusses with a Camelback profile
Two 12-panel polygonal Warren through trusses, each 408 feet long
Two 8-panel polygonal Warren through trusses with a Camelback profile
Three 8-panel Warren deck trusses
Multiple deck pony plate girder spans
Dimensions
Main span length: 408.0 ft.
Total length: 3072.4 ft.
Deck width: 20.0 ft.
Vertical clearance: 18.1 ft.
Inspection (as of 2001)
Appraisal: Structurally deficient
Sufficiency rating: 2.00
This bridge will soon be destroyed. We moved to this area thirty years ago, and it was in horrible shape even then. The new bridge will be opened June 25th. It will be at least four miles further for us to go to Richmond, where we like to shop. I guess I'm glad; the old bridge is downright scary to cross. But it's going to be sad to see it go.
4 comments:
That bridge spooks me! Anne
Actually its a beautiful old bridge and its nice that you have the pictures to remember it... You should enlarge them and put them up in your little cabin. Sort of a reminder of days past. Sandra
The bridge reminds me of ones we used to go across when we'd leave Ohio and go to West Virginia to visit my grandparents. They cross the Ohio River and I'd always get the shivers when we crossed. Nothing lasts forever. Thankfully they get inspected and replaced when needed. At least you know you'll make it over on the new one ! One thing I've noticed around here is that the base that usually made of stone remains for years after the bridge is gone. I often look at them and wonder ....they seem to be in the middle of nowhere. The road to them has disappeared. I love history and I bet these old bridges could tell us a thing or two. 'On Ya' - ma
We have green bridge similar to that just a few miles from here. It crosses over the Cumberland River. I don't think it is in that bad of shape. Hope not.
Best for you to be safe and take the 4 miles longer.
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